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The holidays are almost here, and it’s time for harvest season treats — particularly a Texas favorite: pecan pie. Who doesn’t love a warm, nutty, caramelly dessert with a buttery crust and a gooey center? We’ve rounded up eight local spots to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth and holiday menu.

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Blue Bonnet Bakery | Snag a slice of fruit pie or a pumpkin pie for the holidays from this 90-year-old bakery. Try this: Classic pecan, just like Mama makes.

Emporium Pies | There’s a reason it’s called the “Lord of the Pies” — this delectable creation has ten apples, homemade caramel, and crispy cinnamon streusel. Try this: The Drunken Nut pie has a shortbread crust that cradles a bourbon butter filling.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop | Try flavors like southern custard, granny’s apple, chocolate, key lime, peanut butter, coconut, and chewy chocolate chip in full size or mini pies.Try this: A pie for each hand — try both the I-40 with pecan, chocolate chip, toasted coconut + a classic Nanny’s Pecan pie.

Leaves Bakery & Books | Pie should be for everyone, including our vegan and gluten-free friends. Order before Wednesday, Nov. 20 to grab a dessert in flavors like apple, cranberry apple, and pumpkin in time for Thanksgiving. Try this: Go gluten-free with the chocolate bourbon pecan pie.

Sweet Lucy’s Pies | Order early to get a slice of classic pumpkin, cranberry cheesecake, or sour cream apple pie. Try this: Indulge in fresh pecans with a TX Whiskey spiked filling.

Swiss Pastry Shop | Don’t skimp out on the meringue, cream, or fruit pies that can be preordered and picked up the week of Thanksgiving.Try this: Pecan is among the bakery’s chess pies.

Honey Bunch Bake Shop | The mini sizes are perfect to sample coconut cream, banana, white chocolate, lemon, chocolate, and pistachio.Try this: No need to feel guilty eating the mini pecan pie all by yourself.

Unrefined Bakery | Give dietary restrictions the boot with baked goods that are corn-, dairy-, egg-, gluten-, and grain-free. Choose from pumpkin, winterberry, dark chocolate silk, and coconut custard pies. Try this: Enjoy pecan pie your way with classic, bourbon and chocolate, and keto options.

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Rather wow your friends with a homemade dessert? Try out Blackland Distillery’s Texas Pecan Brown Sugar Bourbon Pie recipe.

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Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens Latest Lone Star State Location in Mansfield

Newport Beach, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, has proudly opened in Mansfield, Texas. The restaurant is owned and operated by Dallas-Fort Worth residents and Mountain Mike’s Pizza multi-unit franchisees Ramein Gerami and Min Chang, who will contribute to the brand’s growing Lone Star State presence with at least four additional restaurants. Marking its seventh Texas location, Mountain Mike’s Pizza is the ideal destination for Mansfield locals to enjoy the brand’s signature experience of “Pizza the Way it Oughta Be!®” whether dining in the restaurant, carrying out or having it delivered directly to their door.

“We are thrilled to open Mountain Mike’s Pizza during such an exciting, growth-focused time for the Mansfield community, particularly as the city breaks ground on the new sports stadium and Staybolt Street entertainment district,” said Gerami. “Mountain Mike’s Pizza, with its unmatched selection of game-day bites, big screen televisions and long history of sports activations, is the perfect destination for sports lovers and families to gather over Pizza the Way it Oughta Be.”

The spacious 2,500-square-foot Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Mansfield features the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere for which the brand is known. Boasting six big-screen televisions, the Mansfield restaurant is bound to be a go-to destination for sports fans, no matter their preferred team. The new location also includes an all-you-can-eat pizza and salad bar, weekday lunch buffet, kids’ arcade area, a selection of craft beer and wine and complimentary Wi-Fi. There is something for everyone at Mountain Mike’s in Mansfield, making it an ideal spot for guests of all ages, team parties, family get-togethers, office gatherings and group fundraising events alike.

One bite into a cheesy slice of pizza from Mountain Mike’s takes you back to your childhood, when pizzas were handmade with the freshest and finest ingredients. From its legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese and a variety of fan-favorite specialty pizzas, Mountain Mike’s has something to satisfy every taste. Whether it’s dine-in, carryout or its own in-house delivery, guests can always count on Mountain Mike’s to ensure quality, freshness, flavor and value. Orders may be placed online, through the Mountain Rewards® App or through any of the brand’s third-party delivery partners.

The new Mansfield Mountain Mike’s is located at 1670 E Broad St. Suite 105 and can be reached by telephone at (817) 214-2660. The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For additional information about Mountain Mike’s Pizza, visit MountainMikesPizza.com. For additional information about the new Mansfield location, visit Mountain Mike’s Pizza Mansfield/E. Broad St. or find the restaurant on Google and Yelp.

Since 1978, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, Mountain-sized pizzas, and dough made fresh daily has been a popular choice for families, serving “Pizza the Way it Oughta Be!®” In addition to offering carryout, its own in-house delivery, and four third-party delivery options, Mountain Mike’s provides a family-friendly dine-in environment making it easy for guests to enjoy the brand’s signature experience wherever they are. Most of its nearly 300 locations feature a kids’ activity area with arcade games, dedicated party rooms and big screen TVs throughout, making Mountain Mike’s an ideal place for sports teams, family gatherings, group fundraising events and private parties alike. With a menu of signature pizzas, chicken wings, garlic knots, fresh salads, sharable desserts, and a selection of beer and wine, there’s something for everyone at Mountain Mike’s. Guests may also take advantage of streamlined ordering via the Mountain Rewards® app to earn exclusive offers and personalized rewards towards free food. This year, Mountain Mike’s was named one of America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains by Newsweek, as well as one of the Top Beloved Brands by Nation’s Restaurant News. The brand also received FRANdata’s prestigious 2024 TopScore FUND Award. For a complete list of locations and the full menu, visit MountainMikesPizza.com or follow Mountain Mike’s on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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A weather alert issued by the NWS Fort Worth TX on Sunday at 2:26 p.m. is warning residents of strong thunderstorms until 3 p.m. The alert is for Montague, Jack and Wise counties.

The storms may bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

"At 2:25 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Jacksboro, moving northeast at 60 mph," says the NWS. "Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible."

Expect strong thunderstorms in the following locations:

Other locations impacted by this storm include Jermyn, Lost Creek Reservoir, Cundiff, Fruitland, Park Springs, Lake Bridgeport, Crafton, Bartons Chapel, Wizard Wells, and Vineyard.

The NWS states, "If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 5 p.m. for north central Texas."

This alert is in effect until 3 p.m.

Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS. Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead. It diminishes as the storm moves away.

Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:

If finding indoor shelter is not an option:

What is hydroplaning?

Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way. The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. Hydroplaning is most commonly attributed to three factors:

In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know:

Source: The National Weather Service

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Churches, temples, mosques and other houses of worship are important spaces for many Texans. This election season, many of those organizations across Texas will be used as polling locations in the Nov. 5 general election.

It might make you wonder: Can churches legally endorse candidates or encourage congregations to support a certain political party?

Here’s what churches can and can’t do around campaigns, according to Texas and federal law.

For almost 70 years, federal law has prohibited churches (non-profit organizations) from directly participating in political campaigns, or else the churches risk losing their tax-exempt status.

The 1954 law specifically says organizations “may not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.”

However, lobbying for certain causes or laws is not entirely prohibited by this restriction — it just has limits.

Churches can weigh in on issues like gun rights and legislative activities as long as time spent on the issue doesn’t make up a “substantial part” of their role as an organization, according to the IRS.

Though churches have the right to express their opinions on political matters, the IRS says they must exercise caution to ensure they aren’t endorsing or opposing candidates whose campaigns are centered around such topics.

In 1987, Congress changed the law’s wording to make it clear that remarks about opposing candidates are also prohibited.

So if a candidate visits a church and is running on a gun rights platform, leaders can’t tell the congregation to vote for them or their platform.

“501(c)(3) organizations must avoid any issue advocacy that functions as political campaign intervention,” the IRS writes.

Religious leaders are permitted under federal law to express their opinions on political matters and candidates in their capacity as private citizens, but not on behalf of their churches or at events hosted by the churches.

Churches and other nonprofit organizations are permitted to conduct candidate forums, debates or presentations as long as they provide equal opportunity for all candidates to speak to their members.

But while these guidelines exist, they can be challenging to implement. Some religious leaders oppose those guidelines, claiming they limit their First Amendment rights.

According to a Texas Tribune and ProPublica investigation from 2022, the IRS rarely takes action against churches that openly support political candidates.

Out of the 51 early voting locations in Tarrant County for the Nov. 5 election, only three are located at or near a church. But on Election Day, many voting locations are at houses of worship.

Churches used as polling places are subject to the same regulations as other polling locations: Political statements cannot be displayed within the building or within 100 feet of the entrance.

Texas law says doing so would be seen as electioneering, which includes the posting, use or distribution of political signs or literature at a polling place during a voting period.

Electioneering offenses are punished with a Class C misdemeanor.

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